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Senior Research and Development (R&D) Networked Electronic Warfare Test Engineer

Motorola Solutions

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$140–195K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$140–195K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions subsidiary, seeks a Senior R&D Networked Electronic Warfare Test Engineer to test electronic warfare capabilities and wireless products under development. The engineer will develop test plans, build test infrastructure, automate testing, troubleshoot and qualify designs, and demonstrate technology. The role is fully onsite in West Los Angeles, Monday through Friday, with occasional overnight travel for experimentation and demonstrations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electronic Warfare Testing, requiredEmbedded Software Testing, requiredFirmware Testing, requiredScripting, requiredC/C++, requiredPython, requiredSignal Generators, requiredSpectrum Analyzers, requiredWireless Environment Emulation, requiredWireless Communications, requiredRadio Communications, requiredRF Signal Propagation, requiredDigital Communications, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredOrganization, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredTCP/IP Networking, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveInitiative, nice to haveCross-Functional Collaboration, nice to haveCustomer Interaction, nice to haveLifting 20 Lbs, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Relevant Technical Field, required10+ Years Electronic Warfare Testing, requiredU.S. Citizenship, requiredBackground Check, requiredDrug Test, requiredAdvanced Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.

Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”? Job Description THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a Senior Research and Development (R&D) Networked Electronic Warfare Test Engineer who will report to the Senior R&D Director, Electronic Warfare. The successful individual in this role will understand performance requirements, develop test plans, implement test infrastructure and perform demonstrations of Silvus’ Networked Electronic Warfare capabilities and other wireless products and technologies under development in the Research and Development (R&D) department.

This position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Own the complete design and execution of full coverage test procedures for novel Radio Frequency (RF) sensing and other effects using Silvus hardware and software products.

  • Work closely with R&D and Engineering teams to understand performance requirements and expected system behaviors. Define test plans, implement test automation, perform troubleshooting and qualification of new designs.

  • Work closely with the Software Development teams to augment test systems to support rollout of new features and product configurations.

  • Design and implement logging and analysis tools to capture performance of both the systems under test and the test infrastructure itself.

  • Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

  • Travel Requirements - Occasional travel away from the office, including overnight, to support experimentation and demonstration of cutting-edge technology under development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant technical fields.

  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in Electronic Warfare system testing.

  • Demonstrated experience in embedded software/firmware testing, scripting, C/C++, and python.

  • Proven experience with lab instruments such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and wireless environment emulation equipment.

  • Proven experience with wireless and radio communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation principles, and digital communication technologies.

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attentiveness to details.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

  • All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Advanced degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.

  • Demonstrated experience with TCP/IP networking.

  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively interact with cross-functional teams and customers.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Office and laboratory environments.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following: − Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing. − Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves. − Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves. − Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION: $140,000 - $195,000 / annually

#silvuscareers

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant technical fields.

  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in Electronic Warfare system testing.

  • Demonstrated experience in embedded software/firmware testing, scripting, C/C++, and python.

  • Proven experience with lab instruments such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and wireless environment emulation equipment.

  • Proven experience with wireless and radio communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation principles, and digital communication technologies.

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attentiveness to details.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

  • All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan No Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Parental & Family Leave

  • and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,402 open Research and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$140–195K/yr
  • California median$124–193K/yr144 salary ranges
  • US median$118–171K/yr756 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $168K, is 4% above the California median midpoint ($161K) — in the middle half of Research and Development salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 211 open Research and Development jobs in California and 1,402 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Research and Development postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 940 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 747 of the 1,402 open Research and Development jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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